• 2 CES begins Rickenbacker Avenue construction project

    The 2 Civil Engineer Squadron began reconstructing the road on Rickenbacker Ave. in front of the Barksdale Fitness Center May 9.Construction crews will be adding drainage structures, which will prevent high-water conditions on Rickenbacker Ave. and improve motor vehicle safety. To mitigate traffic

  • AFOSI seeks top quality Airmen

    The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is the Air Force agency responsible for investigating major crimes and works against terrorist and foreign intelligence efforts. It is also constantly seeking exceptional non-commissioned officers for duty as enlisted special agents.AFOSI has been the

  • Community attends 2011 Defenders of Liberty Air Show

    Tens of thousands of spectators had their eyes to the sky as Barksdale, home of Air Force Global Strike Command, hosted its 2011 Defenders of Liberty Air Show, which showcased America's Airmen, the Air Force's leading technology, vintage aircraft and extreme aerial demonstrations May 7 - 8."The air

  • Mother's Day is everyday

    Many Airmen may not realize the work that goes on behind the scenes at home while they are working to defend the country. They may not notice the countless hours of cleaning, the numerous boo-boo kisses, the frequent late nights spent comforting sick children and the selfless service of their

  • Air show demo teams visit local community

    Demonstration teams for the Defenders of Liberty 2011 Air Show visited local middle school students May 6 before the air show kicked off -- but their visits are not always about recruiting. Members from the A-10 West Demo Team from Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., took time away from the demands of air

  • EnviroFlash delivers air quality information to users’ e-mail, phones

    May is Clean Air Month and the beginning of the ozone season. It is also the time of year when air quality is most important, because of the increase possibility of ozone formation on hot, dry summer days. Why is ozone so important?"Ozone can irritate your respiratory system, reduce lung function,

  • Airmen mourn passing of ‘Chief Flasch’

    The Air Force's highest ranking enlisted Airman is celebrating the life of retired Chief Master Sgt. James J. Flaschenriem, joining those who knew him well here at Barksdale in mourning the April 26 passing of one of the first chief master sergeants in Air Force history."Chief Flaschenreim was a